An Amish Love

GUIDE CONTAINS SPOILERS, SO DON’T READ BEFORE COMPLETING the novellas.

For reading groups with five or more members, the authors will participate in the discussion of this collection. If you’re interested, go to www.AmishHearts.com.

A MARRIAGE OF THE HEART

1. Joseph battles an extremely tough addiction but relies on Christ to see him through, moment by moment. What problem does God help you with on a moment-to-moment basis?

2. At first Abby wants to escape her way of life, rather than yielding to God’s work in her. What do you wish you could escape that might be yielded to the Lord for transformation?

3. How does the idea of “play” develop intimacy between Abby and Joseph?

4. Abby learns to feel safe with Joseph. Who do you feel most safe with in your own life—safe to be yourself, express your ideas, and so forth?

WHAT THE HEART SEES

1. After the accident, Ellie wants to be as independent as possible. Eventually she learns that she has to accept help from others and from God. Think about a time in your life when you wanted to do things on your own. What made you realize you needed God? How did His help change the situation?

2. Christopher’s refusal to forgive kept him apart from his family and separate from God. How could Christopher have handled things differently after the accident?

3. Ellie’s mother is overprotective, while her father respects her need for independence. Was one parent’s reaction to Ellie’s blindness better than the other’s? Why or why not?

4. Christopher and Ellie both found healing by accepting God’s forgiveness. Has there been an event in your life where you had trouble accepting God’s forgiveness? What helped you to ultimately accept it?

HEALING HEARTS

1. Adam has the most trouble accepting his father’s return, more so than his other siblings. Why do you think that is?

2. What does Levina struggle with the most when Naaman returns and throughout the story?

3. What are some of the signs that Naaman and Levina are falling in love with each other all over again?

4. What are some things that married couples can do to nurture their relationship amid busy jobs and raising children?